China’s top lawmaking body has unveiled plans to ensure only “patriots” can govern Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the city with electoral reforms including a vetting process for all ... ( read original story ...)
China’s parliament to delay Hong Kong legislative vote, overhaul electoral system
Elections for Hong Kong's legislature will likely be deferred for a second year to September 2022 as Beijing plans a major overhaul of the city's electoral system, a severe blow to remaining ... ( read original story ...)
For 25 years, Hong Kong topped an economic freedom index. This year, it fell off completely
On Thursday, the Heritage Foundation dropped Hong Kong from its annual “economic freedom” index—a list the Asian financial hub topped for 25 years—claiming the special administrative region has become ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-focused SPAC Model Performance Acquisition files for a $50 million IPO
Model Performance Acquisition, a blank check company targeting businesses in Asia, filed on Thursday with the SEC to raise up to $50 million in an initial public offering. The Hong Kong-based company ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Democracy Activists’ Bail Hearing Adjourned for Third Day
Bail proceedings for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion enter the third day on Wednesday, following marathon hearings that have gone on late into the night ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Crackdown on Hong Kong Tested in Trial of Pro-Democracy Politicians
The case is seen as a barometer of how officials will use the city’s national-security law against political opponents. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Court Orders 47 Pro-Democracy Activists Held
After a four-day hearing, a Hong Kong court ruled Thursday that 47 pro-democracy advocates accused of subversion under a national security law must remain in custody. The West Kowloon Magistrates ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Turns Empty Hotels Into Apartments as Tourists Vanish
Hotels in Hong Kong are being transformed into residential developments to satisfy housing demand as the pandemic-hit tourism industry shows no signs of recovery. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Still a Great Place For Business But Rule of Law at Risk, Says New Bar Association Chair
Despite personal attacks directed at him from China, Paul Harris says he wants to have more of a dialogue with Beijing and work to amend the national security law. ( read original story ...)
After marathon bail hearings, Hong Kong pro-democracy activists find themselves back in detention
A judge granted bail to 15 of the 47 opposition leaders arrested under the national security law, but an immediate appeal sent the whole group back to detention. ( read original story ...)
All 47 Hong Kong activists kept in custody after bail hearing
Initial decision to grant bail to 15 activists has been appealed by justice department ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s vanishing freedom on the agenda as China’s annual congress begins
China's rubber-stamp parliament will propose ways to "improve" the electoral system to ensure there are "patriots governing Hong Kong," the body's spokesperson Zhang Yesui said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
China legislature to deliberate Hong Kong electoral changes
A spokesman for China’s ceremonial legislature says the body will deliberate changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system during its annual session starting this week ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court grants bail to 15 of 47 pro-democracy activists in landmark national security hearing
Fewer than a third of prominent pro-democracy activists charged under a new national security law were granted bail Thursday after a hearing at a Hong Kong court. ( read original story ...)